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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.87, 359.94 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.87, 359.94 and 95.69 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.87 : 359.94 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.87/359.94 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.87x = 359.94 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.87x = 34,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,443.92/239.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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