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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.11, 358.46 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.11, 358.46 and 102.14 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.11 : 358.46 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.11/358.46 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.11x = 358.46 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.11x = 36,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,610.80/239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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