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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 359.26 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 359.26 and 68.51 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 359.26 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/359.26 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 359.26 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 24,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,612.56/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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