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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 360.01 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 360.01 and 124.32 is: 186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 360.01 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/360.01 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 360.01 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 44,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,755.54/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.52

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