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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 359.39 and 85.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 359.39 and 85.61 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 359.39 = 85.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/359.39 = 85.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 359.39 × 85.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 30,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,765.99/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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