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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.55, 359.29 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.55, 359.29 and 102.70 is: 154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.55 : 359.29 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.55/359.29 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.55x = 359.29 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.55x = 36,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,899.08/239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.03

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