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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.85, 211.29 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.85, 211.29 and 44.64 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.85 : 211.29 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.85/211.29 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.85x = 211.29 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.85x = 9,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,431.99/140.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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