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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 210.26 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 210.26 and 59.06 is: 88.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 210.26 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/210.26 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 210.26 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 12,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417.96/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.60

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