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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 210.80 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 210.80 and 72.18 is: 108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 210.80 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/210.80 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 210.80 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 15,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,215.54/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.10

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