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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.53, 210.57 and 71.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.53, 210.57 and 71.95 is: 107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.53 : 210.57 = 71.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.53/210.57 = 71.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.53x = 210.57 × 71.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.53x = 15,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150.51/140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.81

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