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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 359.19 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 359.19 and 102.55 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 359.19 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/359.19 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 359.19 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 36,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,834.93/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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