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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 210.93 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 210.93 and 59.50 is: 89.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 210.93 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/210.93 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 210.93 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 12,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,550.34/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.19

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