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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 209.31 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 209.31 and 58.38 is: 87.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 209.31 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/209.31 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 209.31 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 12,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,219.52/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.58

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