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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 210.78 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 210.78 and 47.94 is: 71.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 210.78 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/210.78 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 210.78 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 10,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,104.79/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.93

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