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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 210.66 and 49.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 210.66 and 49.16 is: 73.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 210.66 = 49.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/210.66 = 49.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 210.66 × 49.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 10,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,356.05/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.75

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