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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 359.26 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 359.26 and 85.42 is: 128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 359.26 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/359.26 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 359.26 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 30,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,687.99/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.15

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