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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 211.11 and 63.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 211.11 and 63.63 is: 95.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 211.11 = 63.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/211.11 = 63.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 211.11 × 63.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 13,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432.93/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.47

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