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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.55, 210.84 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.55, 210.84 and 59.39 is: 89.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.55 : 210.84 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.55/210.84 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.55x = 210.84 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.55x = 12,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,520.44/140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.08

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