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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 359.54 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 359.54 and 93.56 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 359.54 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/359.54 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 359.54 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 33,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,638.56/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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