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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 359.35 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 359.35 and 93.29 is: 139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 359.35 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/359.35 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 359.35 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 33,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523.76/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.98

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