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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 211.36 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 211.36 and 59.78 is: 89.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 211.36 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/211.36 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 211.36 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 12,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635.10/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.69

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