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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 210.07 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 210.07 and 71.50 is: 107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 210.07 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/210.07 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 210.07 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 15,020.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,020.01/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.27

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