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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.45 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.45 and 59.16 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.45 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.45 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.45 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 12,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,450.22/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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