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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 359.05 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 359.05 and 95.01 is: 142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 359.05 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/359.05 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 359.05 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 34,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,113.34/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.55

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