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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 209.96 and 58.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 209.96 and 58.78 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 209.96 = 58.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/209.96 = 58.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 209.96 × 58.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 12,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,341.45/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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