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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.05, 329.90 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.05, 329.90 and 134.17 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.05 : 329.90 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.05/329.90 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.05x = 329.90 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.05x = 44,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,262.68/239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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