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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.06, 329.89 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.06, 329.89 and 135.56 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.06 : 329.89 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.06/329.89 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.06x = 329.89 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.06x = 44,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,719.89/239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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