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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 210.88 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 210.88 and 119.17 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 210.88 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/210.88 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 210.88 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 25,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,130.19/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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