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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 358.96 and 102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 358.96 and 102.37 is: 153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 358.96 = 102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/358.96 = 102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 358.96 × 102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 36,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,746.74/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.53

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