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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.80, 359.52 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.80, 359.52 and 102.70 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.80 : 359.52 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.80/359.52 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.80x = 359.52 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.80x = 36,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,922.70/239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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