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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.18, 208.72 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.18, 208.72 and 58 is: 86.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.18 : 208.72 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.18/208.72 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.18x = 208.72 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.18x = 12,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,105.91/139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.98

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