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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 210.19 and 42.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 210.19 and 42.63 is: 63.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 210.19 = 42.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/210.19 = 42.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 210.19 × 42.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 8,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960.30/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.94

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