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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 359.10 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 359.10 and 95.09 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 359.10 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/359.10 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 359.10 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 34,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,146.34/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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