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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 211.19 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 211.19 and 79.89 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 211.19 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/211.19 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 211.19 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 16,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,871.57/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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