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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 210.26 and 59.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 210.26 and 59.02 is: 88.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 210.26 = 59.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/210.26 = 59.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 210.26 × 59.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 12,409.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,409.25/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.45

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