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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.34, 209.01 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.34, 209.01 and 58.19 is: 87.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.34 : 209.01 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.34/209.01 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.34x = 209.01 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.34x = 12,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162.29/139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.29

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