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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 210 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 210 and 71.62 is: 107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 210 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/210 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 210 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 15,040.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,040.20/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.37

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