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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 210.35 and 53.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 210.35 and 53.55 is: 80.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 210.35 = 53.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/210.35 = 53.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 210.35 × 53.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 11,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,263.97/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.33

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