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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 210.87 and 72.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 210.87 and 72.07 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 210.87 = 72.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/210.87 = 72.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 210.87 × 72.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 15,197.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,197.14/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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