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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 210.62 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 210.62 and 53.74 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 210.62 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/210.62 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 210.62 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 11,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,317.40/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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