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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 211.29 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 211.29 and 59.67 is: 89.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 211.29 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/211.29 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 211.29 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 12,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,607.67/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.47

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