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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 211.05 and 67.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 211.05 and 67.58 is: 101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 211.05 = 67.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/211.05 = 67.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 211.05 × 67.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 14,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261.70/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.34

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