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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 210.90 and 43.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 210.90 and 43.09 is: 64.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 210.90 = 43.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/210.90 = 43.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 210.90 × 43.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 9,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087.39/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.64

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