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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 210.95 and 54.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 210.95 and 54.00 is: 80.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 210.95 = 54.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/210.95 = 54.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 210.95 × 54.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 11,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,392.23/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.95

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