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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 359.26 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 359.26 and 102.49 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 359.26 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/359.26 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 359.26 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 36,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,820.70/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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