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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 359.89 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 359.89 and 75.45 is: 113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 359.89 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/359.89 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 359.89 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 27,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,153.89/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.15

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