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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.11, 358.68 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.11, 358.68 and 102.16 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.11 : 358.68 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.11/358.68 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.11x = 358.68 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.11x = 36,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,642.75/239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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