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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 211.56 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 211.56 and 59.87 is: 89.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 211.56 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/211.56 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 211.56 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 12,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,664.81/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.84

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