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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 359.27 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 359.27 and 102.60 is: 153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 359.27 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/359.27 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 359.27 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 36,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,858.79/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.74

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