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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 210.17 and 56.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 210.17 and 56.75 is: 85.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 210.17 = 56.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/210.17 = 56.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 210.17 × 56.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 11,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,926.24/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.11

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