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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 210.28 and 37.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 210.28 and 37.48 is: 56.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 210.28 = 37.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/210.28 = 37.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 210.28 × 37.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 7,881.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881.87/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.22

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