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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.83, 359.64 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.83, 359.64 and 85.72 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.83 : 359.64 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.83/359.64 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.83x = 359.64 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.83x = 30,828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,828.34/239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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