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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.81, 359.75 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.81, 359.75 and 85.69 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.81 : 359.75 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.81/359.75 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.81x = 359.75 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.81x = 30,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,826.98/239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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