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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 358.52 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 358.52 and 94.77 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 358.52 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/358.52 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 358.52 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 33,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,976.94/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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