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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.66 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.66 and 59.33 is: 88.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.66 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.66 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.66 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 12,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498.46/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.93

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