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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 359.43 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 359.43 and 85.62 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 359.43 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/359.43 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 359.43 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 30,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774.40/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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