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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 211.32 and 54.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 211.32 and 54.21 is: 81.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 211.32 = 54.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/211.32 = 54.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 211.32 × 54.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 11,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,454.60/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.30

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