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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 359.30 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 359.30 and 102.56 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 359.30 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/359.30 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 359.30 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 36,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,849.81/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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