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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 210.81 and 59.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 210.81 and 59.34 is: 89.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 210.81 = 59.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/210.81 = 59.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 210.81 × 59.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 12,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509.47/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.02

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