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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.01, 360.06 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.01, 360.06 and 110.08 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.01 : 360.06 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.01/360.06 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.01x = 360.06 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.01x = 39,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,635.40/240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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