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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.48, 210.56 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.48, 210.56 and 76.32 is: 114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 210.56 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/210.56 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 210.56 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 16,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069.94/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.39

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