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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.96, 211.33 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.96, 211.33 and 72.45 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.96 : 211.33 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.96/211.33 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.96x = 211.33 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.96x = 15,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,310.86/140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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