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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 211.14 and 54.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 211.14 and 54.05 is: 81.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 211.14 = 54.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/211.14 = 54.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 211.14 × 54.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 11,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,411.26/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.10

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