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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 359.02 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 359.02 and 95.05 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 359.02 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/359.02 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 359.02 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 34,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,123.06/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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