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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 211.35 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 211.35 and 72.26 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 211.35 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/211.35 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 211.35 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 15,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,271.09/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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