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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.79, 359.60 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.79, 359.60 and 85.68 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.79 : 359.60 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.79/359.60 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.79x = 359.60 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.79x = 30,811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,811.35/239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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