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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 359.85 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 359.85 and 102.96 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 359.85 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/359.85 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 359.85 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 37,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,050.16/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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