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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 210.57 and 75.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 210.57 and 75.32 is: 112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 210.57 = 75.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/210.57 = 75.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 210.57 × 75.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 15,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,859.08/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.99

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