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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.83 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.83 and 44.35 is: 66.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.83 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.83 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.83 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 9,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,350.31/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.53

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