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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 210.81 and 44.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 210.81 and 44.38 is: 66.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 210.81 = 44.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/210.81 = 44.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 210.81 × 44.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 9,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354.69/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.52

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