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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 359.02 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 359.02 and 102.43 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 359.02 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/359.02 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 359.02 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 36,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,774.42/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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