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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 210.29 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 210.29 and 75.24 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 210.29 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/210.29 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 210.29 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 15,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,821.84/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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