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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 210.96 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 210.96 and 59.46 is: 89.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 210.96 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/210.96 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 210.96 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 12,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,543.68/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.23

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