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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.81, 211.02 and 79.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.81, 211.02 and 79.93 is: 119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.81 : 211.02 = 79.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.81/211.02 = 79.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.81x = 211.02 × 79.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.81x = 16,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,866.00/140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.78

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