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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 210.34 and 48.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 210.34 and 48.89 is: 73.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 210.34 = 48.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/210.34 = 48.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 210.34 × 48.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 10,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,283.52/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.34

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