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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 210.28 and 58.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 210.28 and 58.98 is: 88.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 210.28 = 58.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/210.28 = 58.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 210.28 × 58.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 12,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402.31/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.47

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