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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.05, 210.03 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.05, 210.03 and 58.88 is: 88.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.05 : 210.03 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.05/210.03 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.05x = 210.03 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.05x = 12,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,366.57/140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.30

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