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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 358.77 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 358.77 and 123.68 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 358.77 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/358.77 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 358.77 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 44,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,372.67/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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