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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 209.58 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 209.58 and 58.59 is: 87.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 209.58 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/209.58 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 209.58 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 12,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,279.29/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.83

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