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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.85 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.85 and 63.48 is: 95.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.85 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.85 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.85 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 13,384.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,384.76/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.24

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