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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 210.18 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 210.18 and 54.56 is: 81.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 210.18 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/210.18 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 210.18 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 11,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,467.42/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.88

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