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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 209.60 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 209.60 and 58.68 is: 87.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 209.60 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/209.60 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 209.60 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 12,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299.33/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.94

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