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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 210.58 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 210.58 and 95.04 is: 142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 210.58 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/210.58 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 210.58 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 20,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,013.52/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.55

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