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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 210.62 and 63.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 210.62 and 63.33 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 210.62 = 63.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/210.62 = 63.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 210.62 × 63.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 13,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,338.56/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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