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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.59, 211.01 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.59, 211.01 and 75.65 is: 113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.59 : 211.01 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.59/211.01 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.59x = 211.01 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.59x = 15,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,961.47/140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.53

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