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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 210.05 and 57.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 210.05 and 57.77 is: 86.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 210.05 = 57.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/210.05 = 57.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 210.05 × 57.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 12,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,135.26/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.63

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