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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 211.08 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 211.08 and 54.08 is: 81.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 211.08 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/211.08 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 211.08 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 11,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414.15/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.12

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