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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.53, 210.80 and 37.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.53, 210.80 and 37.81 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.53 : 210.80 = 37.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.53/210.80 = 37.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.53x = 210.80 × 37.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.53x = 7,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,970.35/140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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