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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 210.73 and 59.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 210.73 and 59.30 is: 88.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 210.73 = 59.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/210.73 = 59.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 210.73 × 59.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 12,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,496.29/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.97

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