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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.35, 359.07 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.35, 359.07 and 85.37 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.35 : 359.07 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.35/359.07 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.35x = 359.07 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.35x = 30,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,653.81/239.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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