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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.45, 358.91 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.45, 358.91 and 95 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.45 : 358.91 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.45/358.91 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.45x = 358.91 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.45x = 34,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,095.98/239.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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