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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.17, 210.27 and 63.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.17, 210.27 and 63.10 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.17 : 210.27 = 63.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.17/210.27 = 63.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.17x = 210.27 × 63.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.17x = 13,268.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,268.04/140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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