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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 210.15 and 37.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 210.15 and 37.39 is: 56.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 210.15 = 37.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/210.15 = 37.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 210.15 × 37.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 7,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,856.81/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.08

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