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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 210.98 and 75.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 210.98 and 75.67 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 210.98 = 75.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/210.98 = 75.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 210.98 × 75.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 15,964.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964.52/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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