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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.68 and 59.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.68 and 59.32 is: 89.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.68 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.68 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.68 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 12,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,497.54/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.06

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