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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 210.48 and 58.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 210.48 and 58.07 is: 87.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 210.48 = 58.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/210.48 = 58.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 210.48 × 58.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 12,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,222.57/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.08

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