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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 209.79 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 209.79 and 58.68 is: 87.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 209.79 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/209.79 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 209.79 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 12,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,310.48/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.98

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