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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.84, 211.13 and 54.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.84, 211.13 and 54.12 is: 81.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.84 : 211.13 = 54.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.84/211.13 = 54.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.84x = 211.13 × 54.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.84x = 11,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426.09/140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.13

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