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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.54, 209.16 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.54, 209.16 and 58.33 is: 87.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.54 : 209.16 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.54/209.16 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.54x = 209.16 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.54x = 12,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200.30/139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.43

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