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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 210.67 and 49.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 210.67 and 49.14 is: 73.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 210.67 = 49.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/210.67 = 49.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 210.67 × 49.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 10,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,351.02/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.70

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