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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 359.10 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 359.10 and 102.51 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 359.10 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/359.10 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 359.10 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 36,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,811.34/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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