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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 210.23 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 210.23 and 71.72 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 210.23 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/210.23 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 210.23 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 15,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077.34/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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