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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.81, 211.17 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.81, 211.17 and 72.37 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.81 : 211.17 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.81/211.17 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.81x = 211.17 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.81x = 15,282.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,282.37/140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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