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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.60, 359.47 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.60, 359.47 and 100.85 is: 151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.60 : 359.47 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.60/359.47 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.60x = 359.47 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.60x = 36,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,250.75/239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.30

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