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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 358.52 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 358.52 and 68.02 is: 102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 358.52 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/358.52 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 358.52 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 24,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,386.53/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.03

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