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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 210.06 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 210.06 and 75.03 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 210.06 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/210.06 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 210.06 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 15,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,760.80/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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