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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 359.09 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 359.09 and 102.44 is: 153.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 359.09 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/359.09 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 359.09 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 36,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,782.87/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.65

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