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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 208.63 and 57.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 208.63 and 57.93 is: 86.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 208.63 = 57.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/208.63 = 57.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 208.63 × 57.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 12,085.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,085.94/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.88

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