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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 359.10 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 359.10 and 95.36 is: 142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 359.10 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/359.10 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 359.10 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 34,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,241.98/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.95

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