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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 210.74 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 210.74 and 59.35 is: 89.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 210.74 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/210.74 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 210.74 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 12,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,507.42/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.03

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