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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.43, 210.75 and 54.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.43, 210.75 and 54.93 is: 82.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.43 : 210.75 = 54.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.43/210.75 = 54.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.43x = 210.75 × 54.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.43x = 11,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,576.50/140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.44

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