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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.89, 359.78 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.89, 359.78 and 85.81 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.89 : 359.78 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.89/359.78 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.89x = 359.78 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.89x = 30,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,872.29/239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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