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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.05, 329.89 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.05, 329.89 and 132.72 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.05 : 329.89 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.05/329.89 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.05x = 329.89 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.05x = 43,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,782.58/239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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