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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.39, 359.12 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.39, 359.12 and 102.44 is: 153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.39 : 359.12 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.39/359.12 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.39x = 359.12 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.39x = 36,788.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,788.25/239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.67

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