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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 209.73 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 209.73 and 58.75 is: 88.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 209.73 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/209.73 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 209.73 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 12,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,321.64/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.06

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