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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 359.75 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 359.75 and 103.11 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 359.75 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/359.75 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 359.75 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 37,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,094.39/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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