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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 358.73 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 358.73 and 102.20 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 358.73 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/358.73 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 358.73 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 36,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,659.90/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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