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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.59, 359.30 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.59, 359.30 and 102.60 is: 153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.59 : 359.30 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.59/359.30 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.59x = 359.30 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.59x = 36,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,863.22/239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.86

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