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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 210 and 58.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 210 and 58.89 is: 88.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 210 = 58.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/210 = 58.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 210 × 58.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 12,366.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,366.90/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.31

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