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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 358.62 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 358.62 and 102.12 is: 153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 358.62 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/358.62 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 358.62 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 36,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,622.27/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.13

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