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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.08, 358.56 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.08, 358.56 and 94.72 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.08 : 358.56 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.08/358.56 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.08x = 358.56 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.08x = 33,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,962.80/239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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