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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 210.51 and 53.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 210.51 and 53.63 is: 80.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 210.51 = 53.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/210.51 = 53.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 210.51 × 53.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 11,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,289.65/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.49

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