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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 210.73 and 37.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 210.73 and 37.80 is: 56.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 210.73 = 37.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/210.73 = 37.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 210.73 × 37.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 7,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,966.29/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.70

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