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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.53, 359.17 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.53, 359.17 and 123.96 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.53 : 359.17 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.53/359.17 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.53x = 359.17 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.53x = 44,522.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,522.71/239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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