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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 210.42 and 63.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 210.42 and 63.18 is: 94.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 210.42 = 63.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/210.42 = 63.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 210.42 × 63.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 13,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,294.34/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.81

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