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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.58, 359.34 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.58, 359.34 and 124.08 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.58 : 359.34 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.58/359.34 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.58x = 359.34 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.58x = 44,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,586.91/239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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