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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 210.13 and 43.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 210.13 and 43.90 is: 65.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 210.13 = 43.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/210.13 = 43.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 210.13 × 43.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 9,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,224.71/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.84

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