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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.60, 359.45 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.60, 359.45 and 102.62 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.60 : 359.45 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.60/359.45 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.60x = 359.45 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.60x = 36,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,884.45/239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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