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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.77, 211.11 and 63.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.77, 211.11 and 63.72 is: 95.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.77 : 211.11 = 63.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.77/211.11 = 63.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.77x = 211.11 × 63.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.77x = 13,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,451.93/140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.56

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