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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 210.63 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 210.63 and 53.74 is: 80.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 210.63 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/210.63 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 210.63 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 11,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,318.73/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.62

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