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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 211.19 and 58.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 211.19 and 58.51 is: 87.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 211.19 = 58.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/211.19 = 58.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 211.19 × 58.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 12,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,356.73/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.80

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