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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 359.28 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 359.28 and 85.54 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 359.28 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/359.28 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 359.28 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 30,732.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,732.81/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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