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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 211.13 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 211.13 and 44.57 is: 66.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 211.13 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/211.13 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 211.13 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 9,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410.06/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.86

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