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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.96, 211.42 and 49.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.96, 211.42 and 49.72 is: 74.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.96 : 211.42 = 49.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.96/211.42 = 49.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.96x = 211.42 × 49.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.96x = 10,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,511.80/140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.57

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