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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.14, 358.76 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.14, 358.76 and 102.11 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.14 : 358.76 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.14/358.76 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.14x = 358.76 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.14x = 36,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,632.98/239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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