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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 210.16 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 210.16 and 43.94 is: 65.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 210.16 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/210.16 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 210.16 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 9,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234.21/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.90

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