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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.78, 209.49 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.78, 209.49 and 58.52 is: 87.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.78 : 209.49 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.78/209.49 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.78x = 209.49 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.78x = 12,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,259.66/139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.71

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