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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.43, 210.63 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.43, 210.63 and 58.20 is: 87.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.43 : 210.63 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.43/210.63 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.43x = 210.63 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.43x = 12,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258.67/140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.29

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