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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 359.24 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 359.24 and 95.22 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 359.24 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/359.24 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 359.24 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 34,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,206.36/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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