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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 210.44 and 63.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 210.44 and 63.29 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 210.44 = 63.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/210.44 = 63.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 210.44 × 63.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 13,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318.75/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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