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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 211.16 and 48.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 211.16 and 48.23 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 211.16 = 48.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/211.16 = 48.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 211.16 × 48.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 10,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,183.19/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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