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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 210.03 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 210.03 and 75 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 210.03 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/210.03 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 210.03 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 15,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752.25/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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