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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.18, 330.08 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.18, 330.08 and 135.68 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.18 : 330.08 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.18/330.08 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.18x = 330.08 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.18x = 44,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,782.93/239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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