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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 210.55 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 210.55 and 47.83 is: 71.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 210.55 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/210.55 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 210.55 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 10,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,070.61/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.73

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