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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 359.28 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 359.28 and 68.52 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 359.28 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/359.28 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 359.28 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 24,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,617.87/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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