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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 359.58 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 359.58 and 85.69 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 359.58 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/359.58 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 359.58 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 30,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812.58/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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