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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 210.25 and 59.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 210.25 and 59.03 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 210.25 = 59.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/210.25 = 59.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 210.25 × 59.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 12,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,410.54/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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