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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.07, 210.10 and 37.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.07, 210.10 and 37.35 is: 56.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.07 : 210.10 = 37.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.07/210.10 = 37.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.07x = 210.10 × 37.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.07x = 7,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847.05/140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.02

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