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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 208.98 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 208.98 and 58.14 is: 87.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 208.98 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/208.98 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 208.98 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 12,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,150.10/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.15

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