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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.31, 210.56 and 63.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.31, 210.56 and 63.32 is: 95.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.31 : 210.56 = 63.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.31/210.56 = 63.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.31x = 210.56 × 63.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.31x = 13,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,331.29/140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.01

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