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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 210.33 and 48.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 210.33 and 48.93 is: 73.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 210.33 = 48.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/210.33 = 48.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 210.33 × 48.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 10,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,291.45/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.38

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