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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 211.17 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 211.17 and 44.59 is: 66.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 211.17 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/211.17 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 211.17 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 9,416.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,416.07/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.89

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