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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.53, 210.77 and 63.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.53, 210.77 and 63.50 is: 95.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.53 : 210.77 = 63.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.53/210.77 = 63.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.53x = 210.77 × 63.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.53x = 13,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,382.84/140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.23

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