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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 210.21 and 47.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 210.21 and 47.61 is: 71.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 210.21 = 47.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/210.21 = 47.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 210.21 × 47.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 10,007.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,007.05/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.39

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