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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.68, 210.85 and 79.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.68, 210.85 and 79.73 is: 119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.68 : 210.85 = 79.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.68/210.85 = 79.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.68x = 210.85 × 79.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.68x = 16,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,809.82/140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.49

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