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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 210.70 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 210.70 and 75.44 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 210.70 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/210.70 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 210.70 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 15,895.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,895.21/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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