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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 210.54 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 210.54 and 71.94 is: 107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 210.54 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/210.54 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 210.54 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 15,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146.25/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.89

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