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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 359.65 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 359.65 and 95.50 is: 143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 359.65 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/359.65 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 359.65 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 34,346.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,346.58/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.14

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