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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 210.84 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 210.84 and 75.60 is: 113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 210.84 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/210.84 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 210.84 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 15,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,939.50/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.29

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