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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 210.04 and 48.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 210.04 and 48.70 is: 73.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 210.04 = 48.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/210.04 = 48.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 210.04 × 48.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 10,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,228.95/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.06

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