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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.99, 360.12 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.99, 360.12 and 103.02 is: 154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.99 : 360.12 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.99/360.12 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.99x = 360.12 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.99x = 37,099.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,099.56/239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.59

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