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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 211.36 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 211.36 and 72.35 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 211.36 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/211.36 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 211.36 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 15,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.48/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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