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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 211.39 and 63.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 211.39 and 63.83 is: 95.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 211.39 = 63.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/211.39 = 63.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 211.39 × 63.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 13,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,493.02/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.79

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