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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.47, 210.45 and 59.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.47, 210.45 and 59.11 is: 88.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.47 : 210.45 = 59.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.47/210.45 = 59.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.47x = 210.45 × 59.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.47x = 12,439.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,439.70/140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.56

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