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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.31, 359.01 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.31, 359.01 and 95.13 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.31 : 359.01 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.31/359.01 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.31x = 359.01 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.31x = 34,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152.62/239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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