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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 359.16 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 359.16 and 95.20 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 359.16 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/359.16 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 359.16 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 34,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,192.03/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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