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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.42 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.42 and 59.14 is: 88.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.42 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.42 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.42 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 12,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,444.24/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.74

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