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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 210.31 and 48.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 210.31 and 48.97 is: 73.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 210.31 = 48.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/210.31 = 48.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 210.31 × 48.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 10,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,298.88/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.44

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