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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 209.74 and 67.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 209.74 and 67.76 is: 101.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 209.74 = 67.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/209.74 = 67.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 209.74 × 67.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 14,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,211.98/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.51

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