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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 359.17 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 359.17 and 95.06 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 359.17 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/359.17 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 359.17 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 34,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,142.70/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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