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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.91, 359.66 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.91, 359.66 and 95.59 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.91 : 359.66 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.91/359.66 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.91x = 359.66 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.91x = 34,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,379.42/239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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