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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 211.32 and 43.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 211.32 and 43.41 is: 65.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 211.32 = 43.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/211.32 = 43.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 211.32 × 43.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 9,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173.40/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.12

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