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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.31, 359.06 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.31, 359.06 and 102.39 is: 153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.31 : 359.06 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.31/359.06 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.31x = 359.06 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.31x = 36,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,763.64/239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.62

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