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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 210.89 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 210.89 and 78.98 is: 118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 210.89 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/210.89 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 210.89 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 16,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,655.24/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.38

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