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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.48, 210.55 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.48, 210.55 and 59.24 is: 88.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 210.55 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/210.55 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 210.55 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 12,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472.69/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.79

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