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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 330.68 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 330.68 and 136.12 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 330.68 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/330.68 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 330.68 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 45,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,012.16/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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