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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 209.87 and 58.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 209.87 and 58.76 is: 88.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 209.87 = 58.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/209.87 = 58.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 209.87 × 58.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 12,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330.62/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.07

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