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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 210.20 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 210.20 and 53.47 is: 80.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 210.20 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/210.20 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 210.20 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 11,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,239.39/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.22

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