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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 211.23 and 63.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 211.23 and 63.77 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 211.23 = 63.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/211.23 = 63.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 211.23 × 63.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 13,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,470.14/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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