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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.47, 359.12 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.47, 359.12 and 102.49 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.47 : 359.12 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.47/359.12 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.47x = 359.12 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.47x = 36,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,803.90/239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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