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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 211.09 and 63.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 211.09 and 63.67 is: 95.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 211.09 = 63.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/211.09 = 63.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 211.09 × 63.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 13,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,440.10/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.51

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