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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 210.90 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 210.90 and 95.26 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 210.90 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/210.90 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 210.90 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 20,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,090.16/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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