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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 359.50 and 85.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 359.50 and 85.63 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 359.50 = 85.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/359.50 = 85.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 359.50 × 85.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 30,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,783.09/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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