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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.35, 210.59 and 59.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.35, 210.59 and 59.21 is: 88.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.35 : 210.59 = 59.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.35/210.59 = 59.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.35x = 210.59 × 59.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.35x = 12,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469.03/140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.84

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