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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 211.37 and 63.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 211.37 and 63.93 is: 95.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 211.37 = 63.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/211.37 = 63.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 211.37 × 63.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 13,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,512.56/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.85

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