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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 211.61 and 79.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 211.61 and 79.19 is: 118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 211.61 = 79.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/211.61 = 79.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 211.61 × 79.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 16,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,755.94/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.91

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