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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 210.87 and 44.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 210.87 and 44.36 is: 66.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 210.87 = 44.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/210.87 = 44.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 210.87 × 44.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 9,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354.19/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.53

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