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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 210.59 and 89.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 210.59 and 89.19 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 210.59 = 89.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/210.59 = 89.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 210.59 × 89.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 18,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,781.47/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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