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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 360.11 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 360.11 and 95.76 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 360.11 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/360.11 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 360.11 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 34,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,484.13/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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