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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.21, 210.31 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.21, 210.31 and 44.02 is: 66.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.21 : 210.31 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.21/210.31 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.21x = 210.31 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.21x = 9,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258.00/140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.03

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