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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.08, 329.94 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.08, 329.94 and 134.18 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.08 : 329.94 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.08/329.94 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.08x = 329.94 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.08x = 44,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271.35/239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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