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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 211.17 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 211.17 and 79.97 is: 119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 211.17 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/211.17 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 211.17 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 16,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,887.26/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.89

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