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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.79, 359.58 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.79, 359.58 and 95.49 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.79 : 359.58 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.79/359.58 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.79x = 359.58 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.79x = 34,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,336.29/239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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