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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 211.23 and 44.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 211.23 and 44.61 is: 66.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 211.23 = 44.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/211.23 = 44.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 211.23 × 44.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 9,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423.88/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.93

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