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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 359.75 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 359.75 and 102.83 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 359.75 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/359.75 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 359.75 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 36,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,991.55/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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