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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 211.20 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 211.20 and 54.14 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 211.20 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/211.20 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 211.20 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 11,434.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,434.37/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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