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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.66, 211.02 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.66, 211.02 and 79.88 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.66 : 211.02 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.66/211.02 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.66x = 211.02 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.66x = 16,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,856.28/140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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