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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 360 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 360 and 103.04 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 360 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/360 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 360 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 37,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,092.60/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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