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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.40 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.40 and 70.96 is: 106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.40 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.40 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.40 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 14,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929.98/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.40

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