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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 210.64 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 210.64 and 59.25 is: 88.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 210.64 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/210.64 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 210.64 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 12,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,480.42/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.86

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