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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 358.65 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 358.65 and 85.03 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 358.65 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/358.65 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 358.65 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 30,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,494.00/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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