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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.66, 211.14 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.66, 211.14 and 79.86 is: 119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.66 : 211.14 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.66/211.14 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.66x = 211.14 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.66x = 16,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,861.64/140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.88

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