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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 210.94 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 210.94 and 49.34 is: 74.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 210.94 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/210.94 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 210.94 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 10,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408.18/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.04

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