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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 209.48 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 209.48 and 58.50 is: 87.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 209.48 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/209.48 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 209.48 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 12,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,254.29/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.72

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