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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 210.15 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 210.15 and 43.88 is: 65.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 210.15 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/210.15 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 210.15 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 9,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220.33/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.82

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