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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.91, 359.93 and 85.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.91, 359.93 and 85.87 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.91 : 359.93 = 85.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.91/359.93 = 85.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.91x = 359.93 × 85.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.91x = 30,907.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907.19/239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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