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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.69, 209.34 and 58.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.69, 209.34 and 58.45 is: 87.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.69 : 209.34 = 58.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.69/209.34 = 58.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.69x = 209.34 × 58.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.69x = 12,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,235.92/139.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.59

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