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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 210.08 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 210.08 and 43.92 is: 65.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 210.08 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/210.08 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 210.08 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 9,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,226.71/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.85

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