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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 210.35 and 63.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 210.35 and 63.20 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 210.35 = 63.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/210.35 = 63.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 210.35 × 63.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 13,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,294.80/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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