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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 211.23 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 211.23 and 72.27 is: 108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 211.23 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/211.23 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 211.23 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 15,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265.59/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.41

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