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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 210.10 and 75.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 210.10 and 75.10 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 210.10 = 75.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/210.10 = 75.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 210.10 × 75.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 15,777.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777.65/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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