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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.91, 359.87 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.91, 359.87 and 91.68 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.91 : 359.87 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.91/359.87 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.91x = 359.87 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.91x = 32,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992.42/239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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