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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.00, 209.99 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.00, 209.99 and 58.73 is: 88.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.00 : 209.99 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.00/209.99 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.00x = 209.99 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.00x = 12,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,331.81/140.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.09

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