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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 210.03 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 210.03 and 58.85 is: 88.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 210.03 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/210.03 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 210.03 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 12,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,360.27/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.29

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