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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 359.62 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 359.62 and 85.77 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 359.62 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/359.62 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 359.62 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 30,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,844.61/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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