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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 209.53 and 58.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 209.53 and 58.57 is: 87.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 209.53 = 58.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/209.53 = 58.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 209.53 × 58.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 12,272.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,272.17/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.83

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