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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.48, 210.72 and 59.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.48, 210.72 and 59.31 is: 88.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 210.72 = 59.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/210.72 = 59.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 210.72 × 59.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 12,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498.48/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.97

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