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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.07, 358.66 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.07, 358.66 and 102.08 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.07 : 358.66 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.07/358.66 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.07x = 358.66 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.07x = 36,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,612.01/239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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