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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.62, 210.59 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.62, 210.59 and 89.11 is: 133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.62 : 210.59 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.62/210.59 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.62x = 210.59 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.62x = 18,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,765.67/140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.45

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