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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.42, 358.96 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.42, 358.96 and 102.42 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.42 : 358.96 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.42/358.96 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.42x = 358.96 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.42x = 36,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,764.43/239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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