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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.47, 210.71 and 44.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.47, 210.71 and 44.29 is: 66.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.47 : 210.71 = 44.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.47/210.71 = 44.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.47x = 210.71 × 44.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.47x = 9,332.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332.35/140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.44

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