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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 210.06 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 210.06 and 71.70 is: 107.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 210.06 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/210.06 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 210.06 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 15,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061.30/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.46

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