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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.44 and 42.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.44 and 42.81 is: 64.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.44 = 42.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.44 = 42.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.44 × 42.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 9,008.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,008.72/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.20

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