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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.62, 211.05 and 67.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.62, 211.05 and 67.53 is: 101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.62 : 211.05 = 67.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.62/211.05 = 67.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.62x = 211.05 × 67.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.62x = 14,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252.21/140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.36

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