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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 210.98 and 49.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 210.98 and 49.36 is: 74.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 210.98 = 49.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/210.98 = 49.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 210.98 × 49.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 10,413.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,413.83/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.02

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