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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 210.61 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 210.61 and 75.52 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 210.61 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/210.61 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 210.61 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 15,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,905.27/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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