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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.90, 359.55 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.90, 359.55 and 93.51 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.90 : 359.55 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.90/359.55 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.90x = 359.55 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.90x = 33,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,621.52/239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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