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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 211.23 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 211.23 and 63.74 is: 95.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 211.23 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/211.23 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 211.23 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 13,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464.33/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.65

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