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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 211.13 and 67.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 211.13 and 67.71 is: 101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 211.13 = 67.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/211.13 = 67.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 211.13 × 67.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 14,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,295.92/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.52

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