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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 359.84 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 359.84 and 103.07 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 359.84 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/359.84 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 359.84 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 37,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,089.87/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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