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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.77 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.77 and 49.22 is: 73.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.77 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.77 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.77 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 10,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,374.75/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.82

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