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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 211.15 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 211.15 and 49.44 is: 74.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 211.15 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/211.15 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 211.15 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 10,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,439.26/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.17

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