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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 209.95 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 209.95 and 71.74 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 209.95 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/209.95 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 209.95 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 15,061.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061.81/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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