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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 359.30 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 359.30 and 102.81 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 359.30 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/359.30 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 359.30 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 36,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,941.24/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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