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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 210.25 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 210.25 and 59.14 is: 88.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 210.25 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/210.25 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 210.25 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 12,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,434.19/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.64

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