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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 210.12 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 210.12 and 43.86 is: 65.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 210.12 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/210.12 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 210.12 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 9,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,215.86/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.81

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