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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 210.23 and 42.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 210.23 and 42.67 is: 63.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 210.23 = 42.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/210.23 = 42.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 210.23 × 42.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 8,969.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,969.54/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.98

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