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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 359.06 and 85.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 359.06 and 85.24 is: 127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 359.06 = 85.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/359.06 = 85.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 359.06 × 85.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 30,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,604.05/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.87

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