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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 211.18 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 211.18 and 80.12 is: 120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 211.18 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/211.18 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 211.18 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 16,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,919.74/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.07

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