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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 359.34 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 359.34 and 102.58 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 359.34 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/359.34 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 359.34 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 36,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,861.10/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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