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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 359.90 and 102.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 359.90 and 102.95 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 359.90 = 102.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/359.90 = 102.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 359.90 × 102.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 37,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049.39/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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