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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 359.47 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 359.47 and 102.86 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 359.47 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/359.47 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 359.47 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 36,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,975.08/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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