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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.81, 209.81 and 58.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.81, 209.81 and 58.65 is: 88.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.81 : 209.81 = 58.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.81/209.81 = 58.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.81x = 209.81 × 58.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.81x = 12,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,305.36/139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.01

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