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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 210.49 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 210.49 and 71.94 is: 107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 210.49 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/210.49 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 210.49 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 15,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142.65/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.82

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