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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.83, 211.33 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.83, 211.33 and 75.83 is: 113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.83 : 211.33 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.83/211.33 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.83x = 211.33 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.83x = 16,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025.89/140.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.79

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