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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 209.92 and 71.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 209.92 and 71.41 is: 107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 209.92 = 71.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/209.92 = 71.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 209.92 × 71.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 14,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,989.42/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.04

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