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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.43, 210.51 and 75.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.43, 210.51 and 75.42 is: 113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.43 : 210.51 = 75.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.43/210.51 = 75.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.43x = 210.51 × 75.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.43x = 15,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,876.66/140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.06

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