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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.79, 211.21 and 49.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.79, 211.21 and 49.54 is: 74.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.79 : 211.21 = 49.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.79/211.21 = 49.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.79x = 211.21 × 49.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.79x = 10,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,463.34/140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.32

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