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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.66, 210.90 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.66, 210.90 and 72.22 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.66 : 210.90 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.66/210.90 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.66x = 210.90 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.66x = 15,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231.20/140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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