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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.42, 359.17 and 85.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.42, 359.17 and 85.36 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.42 : 359.17 = 85.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.42/359.17 = 85.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.42x = 359.17 × 85.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.42x = 30,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,657.64/239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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