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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.80 and 49.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.80 and 49.24 is: 73.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.80 = 49.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.80 = 49.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.80 × 49.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 10,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,379.02/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.85

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