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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 210.95 and 49.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 210.95 and 49.33 is: 73.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 210.95 = 49.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/210.95 = 49.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 210.95 × 49.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 10,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,406.16/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.97

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