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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 210.77 and 63.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 210.77 and 63.58 is: 95.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 210.77 = 63.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/210.77 = 63.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 210.77 × 63.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 13,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,399.91/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.32

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