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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.93, 359.77 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.93, 359.77 and 102.93 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.93 : 359.77 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.93/359.77 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.93x = 359.77 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.93x = 37,031.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,031.13/239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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