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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.19, 358.98 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.19, 358.98 and 95.01 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.19 : 358.98 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.19/358.98 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.19x = 358.98 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.19x = 34,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,106.69/239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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