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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 211.47 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 211.47 and 80.10 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 211.47 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/211.47 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 211.47 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 16,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,938.75/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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