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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 360.13 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 360.13 and 85.96 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 360.13 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/360.13 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 360.13 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 30,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,957.17/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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