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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 209.76 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 209.76 and 58.80 is: 88.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 209.76 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/209.76 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 209.76 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 12,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333.89/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.10

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