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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 359.36 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 359.36 and 85.43 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 359.36 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/359.36 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 359.36 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 30,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700.92/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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