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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.67, 210.40 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.67, 210.40 and 119.21 is: 178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.67 : 210.40 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.67/210.40 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.67x = 210.40 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.67x = 25,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080.43/140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.29

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