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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.81, 211.23 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.81, 211.23 and 38.11 is: 57.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.81 : 211.23 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.81/211.23 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.81x = 211.23 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.81x = 8,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049.98/140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.17

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