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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 210.36 and 44.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 210.36 and 44.05 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 210.36 = 44.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/210.36 = 44.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 210.36 × 44.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 9,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,266.36/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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