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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.96, 211.29 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.96, 211.29 and 67.72 is: 101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.96 : 211.29 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.96/211.29 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.96x = 211.29 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.96x = 14,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,309.74/140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.52

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