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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.87, 210.11 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.87, 210.11 and 119.36 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.87 : 210.11 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.87/210.11 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.87x = 210.11 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.87x = 25,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,077.08/140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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