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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 211.19 and 59.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 211.19 and 59.56 is: 89.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 211.19 = 59.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/211.19 = 59.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 211.19 × 59.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 12,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,577.65/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.37

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