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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 209.71 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 209.71 and 74.80 is: 112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 209.71 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/209.71 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 209.71 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 15,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,686.31/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.04

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