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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.87, 331.05 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.87, 331.05 and 134.96 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.87 : 331.05 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.87/331.05 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.87x = 331.05 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.87x = 44,680.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,680.09/239.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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