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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 211.05 and 67.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 211.05 and 67.55 is: 101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 211.05 = 67.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/211.05 = 67.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 211.05 × 67.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 14,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,256.09/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.31

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