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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.96, 211.20 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.96, 211.20 and 72.48 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.96 : 211.20 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.96/211.20 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.96x = 211.20 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.96x = 15,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,307.78/140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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