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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 211.41 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 211.41 and 59.77 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 211.41 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/211.41 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 211.41 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 12,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,636.24/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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