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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 211.11 and 75.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 211.11 and 75.90 is: 113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 211.11 = 75.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/211.11 = 75.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 211.11 × 75.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 16,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023.25/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.79

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