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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 210.98 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 210.98 and 49.34 is: 73.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 210.98 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/210.98 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 210.98 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 10,409.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,409.51/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.99

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