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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 211.26 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 211.26 and 59.66 is: 89.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 211.26 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/211.26 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 211.26 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 12,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603.77/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.43

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