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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.54 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.54 and 76.16 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.54 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.54 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.54 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 16,034.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034.73/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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