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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 359.08 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 359.08 and 95.07 is: 142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 359.08 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/359.08 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 359.08 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 34,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,137.74/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.69

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