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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 211.16 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 211.16 and 55.25 is: 82.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 211.16 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/211.16 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 211.16 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 11,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,666.59/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.89

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