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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 211.03 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 211.03 and 54.06 is: 81.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 211.03 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/211.03 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 211.03 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 11,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,408.01/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.06

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