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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 211.19 and 63.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 211.19 and 63.70 is: 95.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 211.19 = 63.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/211.19 = 63.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 211.19 × 63.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 13,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,452.80/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.58

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