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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 208.98 and 58.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 208.98 and 58.23 is: 87.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 208.98 = 58.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/208.98 = 58.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 208.98 × 58.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 12,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168.91/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.29

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