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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 211.13 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 211.13 and 79.74 is: 119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 211.13 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/211.13 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 211.13 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 16,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,835.11/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.63

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