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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.43, 210.65 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.43, 210.65 and 59.22 is: 88.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.43 : 210.65 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.43/210.65 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.43x = 210.65 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.43x = 12,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,474.40/140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.83

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