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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 210.20 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 210.20 and 75.92 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 210.20 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/210.20 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 210.20 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 15,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958.38/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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