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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 359.69 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 359.69 and 68.75 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 359.69 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/359.69 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 359.69 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 24,728.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,728.34/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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