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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.65, 210.99 and 49.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.65, 210.99 and 49.36 is: 74.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.65 : 210.99 = 49.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.65/210.99 = 49.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.65x = 210.99 × 49.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.65x = 10,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,414.47/140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.05

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