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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.87, 359.78 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.87, 359.78 and 95.60 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.87 : 359.78 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.87/359.78 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.87x = 359.78 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.87x = 34,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,392.69/239.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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