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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 359.31 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 359.31 and 85.41 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 359.31 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/359.31 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 359.31 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 30,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,688.67/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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