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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 210.23 and 48.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 210.23 and 48.86 is: 73.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 210.23 = 48.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/210.23 = 48.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 210.23 × 48.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 10,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,271.84/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.29

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