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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 210.31 and 48.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 210.31 and 48.88 is: 73.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 210.31 = 48.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/210.31 = 48.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 210.31 × 48.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 10,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,280.09/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.33

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