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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 359.10 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 359.10 and 66.11 is: 99.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 359.10 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/359.10 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 359.10 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 23,738.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,738.31/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.15

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