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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 209.66 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 209.66 and 58.59 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 209.66 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/209.66 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 209.66 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 12,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,283.69/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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