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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 211.10 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 211.10 and 59.48 is: 89.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 211.10 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/211.10 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 211.10 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 12,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,557.02/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.26

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