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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 359.03 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 359.03 and 102.32 is: 153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 359.03 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/359.03 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 359.03 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 36,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,735.95/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.55

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