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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239, 329.82 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239, 329.82 and 135.52 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239 : 329.82 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239/329.82 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239x = 329.82 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239x = 44,697.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697.21/239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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