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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 210.77 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 210.77 and 71.97 is: 107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 210.77 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/210.77 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 210.77 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 15,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167.70/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.90

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