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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 210.97 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 210.97 and 72.22 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 210.97 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/210.97 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 210.97 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 15,236.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,236.25/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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