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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.96, 211.43 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.96, 211.43 and 49.66 is: 74.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.96 : 211.43 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.96/211.43 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.96x = 211.43 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.96x = 10,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,499.21/140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.48

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