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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 358.79 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 358.79 and 102.29 is: 153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 358.79 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/358.79 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 358.79 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 36,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,699.40/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.46

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