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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.73, 359.61 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.73, 359.61 and 102.74 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.73 : 359.61 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.73/359.61 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.73x = 359.61 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.73x = 36,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,946.59/239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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