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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 209.89 and 58.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 209.89 and 58.82 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 209.89 = 58.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/209.89 = 58.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 209.89 × 58.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 12,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,344.68/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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