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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.45, 359.12 and 77.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.45, 359.12 and 77.09 is: 115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.45 : 359.12 = 77.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.45/359.12 = 77.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.45x = 359.12 × 77.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.45x = 27,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,682.96/239.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.61

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