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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.65, 330.68 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.65, 330.68 and 134.72 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.65 : 330.68 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.65/330.68 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.65x = 330.68 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.65x = 44,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,549.21/239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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