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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 210.71 and 63.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 210.71 and 63.46 is: 95.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 210.71 = 63.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/210.71 = 63.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 210.71 × 63.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 13,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,371.66/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.17

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