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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 209.84 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 209.84 and 75.75 is: 113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 209.84 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/209.84 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 209.84 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 15,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,895.00/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.53

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