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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 210.88 and 63.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 210.88 and 63.56 is: 95.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 210.88 = 63.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/210.88 = 63.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 210.88 × 63.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 13,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,403.53/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.33

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