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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 210.72 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 210.72 and 44.25 is: 66.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 210.72 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/210.72 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 210.72 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 9,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,324.36/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.38

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