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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 210.36 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 210.36 and 54.78 is: 82.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 210.36 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/210.36 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 210.36 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 11,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,523.52/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.15

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