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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 210.44 and 48.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 210.44 and 48.97 is: 73.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 210.44 = 48.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/210.44 = 48.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 210.44 × 48.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 10,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305.00/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.47

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