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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.74, 209.43 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.74, 209.43 and 58.55 is: 87.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.74 : 209.43 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.74/209.43 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.74x = 209.43 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.74x = 12,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261.08/139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.74

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