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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 211.08 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 211.08 and 49.46 is: 74.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 211.08 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/211.08 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 211.08 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 10,440.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440.02/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.17

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