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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 211.32 and 48.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 211.32 and 48.35 is: 72.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 211.32 = 48.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/211.32 = 48.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 211.32 × 48.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 10,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217.32/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.50

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