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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.01 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.01 and 71.67 is: 107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.01 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.01 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.01 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 15,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051.42/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.33

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