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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.56 and 49.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.56 and 49.04 is: 73.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.56 = 49.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.56 = 49.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.56 × 49.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 10,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,325.86/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.58

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