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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 359.08 and 77.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 359.08 and 77.02 is: 115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 359.08 = 77.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/359.08 = 77.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 359.08 × 77.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 27,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655.68/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.53

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