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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 211.44 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 211.44 and 49.64 is: 74.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 211.44 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/211.44 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 211.44 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 10,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,495.50/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.47

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