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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.77, 211 and 79.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.77, 211 and 79.79 is: 119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.77 : 211 = 79.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.77/211 = 79.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.77x = 211 × 79.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.77x = 16,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,835.69/140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.60

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