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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.60 and 75.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.60 and 75.37 is: 113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.60 = 75.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.60 = 75.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.60 × 75.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 15,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,872.92/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.12

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