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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.14, 329.97 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.14, 329.97 and 134.25 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.14 : 329.97 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.14/329.97 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.14x = 329.97 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.14x = 44,296.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,296.82/239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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