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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 211.40 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 211.40 and 63.88 is: 95.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 211.40 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/211.40 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 211.40 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 13,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,504.76/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.83

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