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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 211.11 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 211.11 and 72.18 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 211.11 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/211.11 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 211.11 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 15,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237.92/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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