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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.59 and 63.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.59 and 63.35 is: 95.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.59 = 63.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.59 = 63.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.59 × 63.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 13,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,339.82/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.06

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