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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 359.04 and 93.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 359.04 and 93.10 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 359.04 = 93.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/359.04 = 93.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 359.04 × 93.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 33,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,426.16/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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