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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 210.33 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 210.33 and 59.15 is: 88.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 210.33 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/210.33 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 210.33 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 12,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,441.55/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.64

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