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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.67, 211.01 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.67, 211.01 and 76.53 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.67 : 211.01 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.67/211.01 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.67x = 211.01 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.67x = 16,148.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148.21/140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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