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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 358.96 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 358.96 and 95.04 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 358.96 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/358.96 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 358.96 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 34,115.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,115.56/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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