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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.15, 210.21 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.15, 210.21 and 37.44 is: 56.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.15 : 210.21 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.15/210.21 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.15x = 210.21 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.15x = 7,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870.08/140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.15

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