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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 210 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 210 and 58.80 is: 88.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 210 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/210 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 210 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 12,348
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,348/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.25

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