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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 209.92 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 209.92 and 67.84 is: 101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 209.92 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/209.92 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 209.92 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 14,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240.97/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.61

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