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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.30, 210.30 and 63.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.30, 210.30 and 63.16 is: 94.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.30 : 210.30 = 63.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.30/210.30 = 63.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.30x = 210.30 × 63.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.30x = 13,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,282.02/140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.67

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