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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.87, 359.67 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.87, 359.67 and 83.61 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.87 : 359.67 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.87/359.67 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.87x = 359.67 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.87x = 30,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,072.01/239.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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