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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 210.21 and 53.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 210.21 and 53.42 is: 80.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 210.21 = 53.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/210.21 = 53.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 210.21 × 53.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 11,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229.15/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.13

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