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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 209.34 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 209.34 and 58.44 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 209.34 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/209.34 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 209.34 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 12,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,233.83/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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