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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 210.55 and 75.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 210.55 and 75.41 is: 113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 210.55 = 75.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/210.55 = 75.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 210.55 × 75.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 15,877.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,877.91/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.05

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