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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.55, 359.39 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.55, 359.39 and 93.35 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.55 : 359.39 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.55/359.39 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.55x = 359.39 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.55x = 33,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,547.49/239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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