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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.99, 359.81 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.99, 359.81 and 102.96 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.99 : 359.81 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.99/359.81 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.99x = 359.81 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.99x = 37,045.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,045.91/239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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