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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 210.58 and 37.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 210.58 and 37.66 is: 56.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 210.58 = 37.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/210.58 = 37.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 210.58 × 37.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 7,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930.42/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.49

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