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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 211.19 and 44.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 211.19 and 44.67 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 211.19 = 44.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/211.19 = 44.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 211.19 × 44.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 9,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433.63/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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