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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 211.50 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 211.50 and 63.96 is: 95.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 211.50 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/211.50 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 211.50 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 13,527.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,527.54/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.96

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