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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 210.80 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 210.80 and 55 is: 82.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 210.80 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/210.80 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 210.80 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 11,594
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,594/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.51

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