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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.08, 329.86 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.08, 329.86 and 134.16 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.08 : 329.86 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.08/329.86 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.08x = 329.86 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.08x = 44,254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,254.02/239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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