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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 210.14 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 210.14 and 43.94 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 210.14 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/210.14 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 210.14 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 9,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233.55/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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