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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.07, 359.97 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.07, 359.97 and 85.99 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.07 : 359.97 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.07/359.97 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.07x = 359.97 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.07x = 30,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,953.82/240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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