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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.19 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.19 and 71.66 is: 107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.19 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.19 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.19 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 15,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062.22/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.40

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