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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 210.67 and 75.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 210.67 and 75.43 is: 113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 210.67 = 75.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/210.67 = 75.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 210.67 × 75.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 15,889.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,889.41/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.19

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