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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.83, 359.84 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.83, 359.84 and 102.94 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.83 : 359.84 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.83/359.84 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.83x = 359.84 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.83x = 37,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,041.29/239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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