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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 210.51 and 63.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 210.51 and 63.32 is: 94.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 210.51 = 63.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/210.51 = 63.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 210.51 × 63.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 13,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,328.44/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.96

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