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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 210.31 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 210.31 and 44.01 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 210.31 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/210.31 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 210.31 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 9,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,255.63/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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