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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.71, 359.56 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.71, 359.56 and 85.59 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.71 : 359.56 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.71/359.56 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.71x = 359.56 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.71x = 30,774.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774.31/239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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