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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 210.85 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 210.85 and 120.23 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 210.85 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/210.85 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 210.85 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 25,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,349.14/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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