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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 210.21 and 58.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 210.21 and 58.96 is: 88.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 210.21 = 58.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/210.21 = 58.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 210.21 × 58.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 12,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393.98/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.47

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