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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.96, 360.01 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.96, 360.01 and 95.67 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.96 : 360.01 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.96/360.01 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.96x = 360.01 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.96x = 34,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,441.92/239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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