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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.81, 211.18 and 49.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.81, 211.18 and 49.53 is: 74.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.81 : 211.18 = 49.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.81/211.18 = 49.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.81x = 211.18 × 49.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.81x = 10,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,459.75/140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.29

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