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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 210.08 and 58.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 210.08 and 58.87 is: 88.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 210.08 = 58.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/210.08 = 58.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 210.08 × 58.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 12,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,367.12/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.29

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