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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 359.02 and 93.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 359.02 and 93.10 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 359.02 = 93.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/359.02 = 93.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 359.02 × 93.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 33,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,422.73/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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