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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 359.54 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 359.54 and 68.69 is: 103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 359.54 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/359.54 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 359.54 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 24,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,696.46/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.04

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