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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 210.08 and 48.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 210.08 and 48.75 is: 73.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 210.08 = 48.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/210.08 = 48.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 210.08 × 48.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 10,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,241.40/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.12

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