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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 211.14 and 54.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 211.14 and 54.07 is: 81.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 211.14 = 54.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/211.14 = 54.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 211.14 × 54.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 11,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,416.34/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.12

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