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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 210.57 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 210.57 and 83.74 is: 125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 210.57 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/210.57 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 210.57 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 17,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633.13/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.61

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