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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.74 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.74 and 72.05 is: 108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.74 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.74 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.74 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 15,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182.40/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.03

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