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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 211.14 and 59.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 211.14 and 59.62 is: 89.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 211.14 = 59.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/211.14 = 59.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 211.14 × 59.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 12,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,587.11/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.41

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