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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 209.61 and 58.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 209.61 and 58.72 is: 88.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 209.61 = 58.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/209.61 = 58.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 209.61 × 58.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 12,308.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308.30/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.02

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