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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 210.32 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 210.32 and 59.08 is: 88.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 210.32 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/210.32 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 210.32 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 12,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425.71/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.64

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