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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.85, 211.31 and 43.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.85, 211.31 and 43.34 is: 65.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.85 : 211.31 = 43.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.85/211.31 = 43.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.85x = 211.31 × 43.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.85x = 9,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158.65/140.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.03

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