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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 209.96 and 62.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 209.96 and 62.97 is: 94.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 209.96 = 62.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/209.96 = 62.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 209.96 × 62.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 13,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,219.82/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.42

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