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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 210.35 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 210.35 and 53.58 is: 80.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 210.35 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/210.35 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 210.35 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 11,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,270.55/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.39

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