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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 209.06 and 58.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 209.06 and 58.15 is: 87.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 209.06 = 58.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/209.06 = 58.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 209.06 × 58.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 12,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,155.50/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.27

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