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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 211.32 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 211.32 and 55.32 is: 83.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 211.32 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/211.32 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 211.32 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 11,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,690.22/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.02

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