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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 359.28 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 359.28 and 102.61 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 359.28 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/359.28 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 359.28 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 36,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,865.72/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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