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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.79, 209.64 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.79, 209.64 and 58.53 is: 87.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.79 : 209.64 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.79/209.64 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.79x = 209.64 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.79x = 12,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,270.23/139.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.78

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