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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 211.07 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 211.07 and 72.23 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 211.07 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/211.07 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 211.07 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 15,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245.59/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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