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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 211.15 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 211.15 and 80.06 is: 120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 211.15 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/211.15 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 211.15 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 16,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,905.00/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.00

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