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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 210.80 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 210.80 and 59.39 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 210.80 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/210.80 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 210.80 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 12,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,519.12/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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