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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 210.90 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 210.90 and 49.28 is: 73.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 210.90 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/210.90 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 210.90 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 10,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392.28/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.93

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