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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 360.08 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 360.08 and 95.72 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 360.08 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/360.08 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 360.08 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 34,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,467.28/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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