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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.98, 211.51 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.98, 211.51 and 55.54 is: 83.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.98 : 211.51 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.98/211.51 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.98x = 211.51 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.98x = 11,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,747.27/140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.33

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