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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.45, 358.92 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.45, 358.92 and 93.15 is: 139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.45 : 358.92 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.45/358.92 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.45x = 358.92 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.45x = 33,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,433.40/239.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.63

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