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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.79, 359.71 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.79, 359.71 and 85.70 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.79 : 359.71 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.79/359.71 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.79x = 359.71 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.79x = 30,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,827.83/239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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