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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.67 and 57.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.67 and 57.94 is: 86.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.67 = 57.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.67 = 57.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.67 × 57.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 12,089.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,089.53/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.89

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