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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 209.94 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 209.94 and 58.92 is: 88.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 209.94 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/209.94 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 209.94 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 12,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,369.66/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.41

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