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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 210.05 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 210.05 and 71.62 is: 107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 210.05 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/210.05 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 210.05 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 15,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043.42/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.41

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