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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.41, 210.54 and 63.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.41, 210.54 and 63.31 is: 94.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.41 : 210.54 = 63.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.41/210.54 = 63.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.41x = 210.54 × 63.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.41x = 13,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,329.29/140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.93

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