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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.85, 209.84 and 58.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.85, 209.84 and 58.71 is: 88.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.85 : 209.84 = 58.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.85/209.84 = 58.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.85x = 209.84 × 58.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.85x = 12,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,319.71/139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.09

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