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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 359.63 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 359.63 and 95.45 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 359.63 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/359.63 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 359.63 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 34,324.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,324.41/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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