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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 210.76 and 59.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 210.76 and 59.26 is: 88.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 210.76 = 59.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/210.76 = 59.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 210.76 × 59.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 12,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489.64/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.93

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