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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 210.74 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 210.74 and 72.25 is: 108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 210.74 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/210.74 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 210.74 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 15,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225.08/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.18

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