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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 210.06 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 210.06 and 71.54 is: 107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 210.06 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/210.06 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 210.06 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 15,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027.69/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.20

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