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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.01, 358.61 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.01, 358.61 and 102.05 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.01 : 358.61 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.01/358.61 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.01x = 358.61 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.01x = 36,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,595.19/239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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