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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 210.72 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 210.72 and 55.12 is: 82.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 210.72 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/210.72 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 210.72 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 11,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,614.89/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.63

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