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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.36, 209.06 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.36, 209.06 and 58.16 is: 87.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.36 : 209.06 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.36/209.06 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.36x = 209.06 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.36x = 12,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,158.93/139.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.25

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