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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 359.33 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 359.33 and 93.25 is: 139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 359.33 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/359.33 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 359.33 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 33,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,506.16/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.88

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