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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.59, 210.71 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.59, 210.71 and 86.37 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.59 : 210.71 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.59/210.71 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.59x = 210.71 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.59x = 18,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,197.54/140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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