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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.26, 358.12 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.26, 358.12 and 123.54 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.26 : 358.12 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.26/358.12 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.26x = 358.12 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.26x = 44,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,242.78/239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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