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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.16 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.16 and 75.28 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.16 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.16 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.16 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 15,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820.84/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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