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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 209.94 and 67.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 209.94 and 67.80 is: 101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 209.94 = 67.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/209.94 = 67.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 209.94 × 67.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 14,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233.93/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.61

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