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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 210.93 and 59.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 210.93 and 59.45 is: 89.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 210.93 = 59.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/210.93 = 59.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 210.93 × 59.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 12,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,538.73/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.16

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