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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 210.17 and 47.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 210.17 and 47.57 is: 71.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 210.17 = 47.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/210.17 = 47.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 210.17 × 47.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 9,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997.79/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.36

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