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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 210.03 and 58.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 210.03 and 58.91 is: 88.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 210.03 = 58.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/210.03 = 58.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 210.03 × 58.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 12,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,372.87/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.38

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