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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 360.05 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 360.05 and 85.96 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 360.05 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/360.05 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 360.05 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 30,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,949.92/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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