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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 210.08 and 48.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 210.08 and 48.72 is: 73.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 210.08 = 48.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/210.08 = 48.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 210.08 × 48.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 10,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,235.10/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.11

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