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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 359.45 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 359.45 and 137.03 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 359.45 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/359.45 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 359.45 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 49,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254.52/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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