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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.18 and 63.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.18 and 63.09 is: 94.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.18 = 63.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.18 = 63.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.18 × 63.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 13,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,260.26/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.55

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