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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 210.65 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 210.65 and 71.92 is: 107.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 210.65 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/210.65 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 210.65 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 15,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149.95/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.87

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