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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.75, 209.77 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.75, 209.77 and 58.64 is: 88.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.75 : 209.77 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.75/209.77 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.75x = 209.77 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.75x = 12,300.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,300.91/139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.02

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