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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.81, 210.01 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.81, 210.01 and 119.28 is: 177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.81 : 210.01 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.81/210.01 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.81x = 210.01 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.81x = 25,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.69/140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.90

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