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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 210.75 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 210.75 and 55 is: 82.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 210.75 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/210.75 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 210.75 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 11,591.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,591.25/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.50

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