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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.41, 210.56 and 49.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.41, 210.56 and 49.09 is: 73.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.41 : 210.56 = 49.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.41/210.56 = 49.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.41x = 210.56 × 49.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.41x = 10,336.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336.39/140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.62

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