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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 211.17 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 211.17 and 75.72 is: 113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 211.17 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/211.17 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 211.17 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 15,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,989.79/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.61

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