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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.65 and 63.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.65 and 63.36 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.65 = 63.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.65 = 63.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.65 × 63.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 13,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,346.78/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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