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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.11, 358.52 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.11, 358.52 and 102.08 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.11 : 358.52 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.11/358.52 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.11x = 358.52 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.11x = 36,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,597.72/239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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