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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 211.11 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 211.11 and 59.57 is: 89.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 211.11 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/211.11 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 211.11 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 12,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575.82/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.37

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