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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 210.04 and 47.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 210.04 and 47.43 is: 71.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 210.04 = 47.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/210.04 = 47.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 210.04 × 47.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 9,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962.08/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.15

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