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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 210.10 and 58.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 210.10 and 58.89 is: 88.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 210.10 = 58.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/210.10 = 58.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 210.10 × 58.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 12,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,371.59/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.37

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