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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.77, 211.16 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.77, 211.16 and 38.06 is: 57.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.77 : 211.16 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.77/211.16 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.77x = 211.16 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.77x = 8,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036.34/140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.09

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