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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 211.37 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 211.37 and 59.79 is: 89.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 211.37 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/211.37 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 211.37 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 12,637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,637.51/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.70

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