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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 360.14 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 360.14 and 124.47 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 360.14 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/360.14 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 360.14 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 44,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,826.63/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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