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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 210.69 and 47.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 210.69 and 47.87 is: 71.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 210.69 = 47.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/210.69 = 47.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 210.69 × 47.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 10,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,086.26/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.82

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