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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 211.38 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 211.38 and 72.39 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 211.38 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/211.38 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 211.38 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 15,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,302.32/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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