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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.03, 210.08 and 53.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.03, 210.08 and 53.39 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.03 : 210.08 = 53.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.03/210.08 = 53.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.03x = 210.08 × 53.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.03x = 11,215.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,215.90/140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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