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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 210.99 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 210.99 and 59.54 is: 89.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 210.99 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/210.99 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 210.99 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 12,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561.29/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.32

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