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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 210.20 and 48.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 210.20 and 48.81 is: 73.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 210.20 = 48.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/210.20 = 48.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 210.20 × 48.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 10,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,259.62/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.22

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