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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 210.71 and 63.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 210.71 and 63.45 is: 95.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 210.71 = 63.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/210.71 = 63.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 210.71 × 63.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 13,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,369.71/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.16

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