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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.35, 209.09 and 58.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.35, 209.09 and 58.21 is: 87.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.35 : 209.09 = 58.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.35/209.09 = 58.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.35x = 209.09 × 58.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.35x = 12,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170.84/139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.34

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