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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 210.62 and 44.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 210.62 and 44.23 is: 66.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 210.62 = 44.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/210.62 = 44.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 210.62 × 44.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 9,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315.14/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.34

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