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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 359.42 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 359.42 and 95.36 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 359.42 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/359.42 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 359.42 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 34,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,274.29/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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