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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 211.11 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 211.11 and 59.52 is: 89.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 211.11 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/211.11 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 211.11 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 12,565.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565.27/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.31

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