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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 210.77 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 210.77 and 72.19 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 210.77 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/210.77 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 210.77 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 15,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,215.66/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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