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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.57, 209.55 and 58.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.57, 209.55 and 58.57 is: 87.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.57 : 209.55 = 58.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.57/209.55 = 58.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.57x = 209.55 × 58.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.57x = 12,272.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,272.30/139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.93

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