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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 210.98 and 67.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 210.98 and 67.56 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 210.98 = 67.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/210.98 = 67.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 210.98 × 67.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 14,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,253.47/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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