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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.59, 210.81 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.59, 210.81 and 63.52 is: 95.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.59 : 210.81 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.59/210.81 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.59x = 210.81 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.59x = 13,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,390.36/140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.24

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