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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.21, 210.21 and 59.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.21, 210.21 and 59.07 is: 88.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.21 : 210.21 = 59.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.21/210.21 = 59.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.21x = 210.21 × 59.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.21x = 12,417.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417.10/140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.56

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