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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.07, 360.09 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.07, 360.09 and 66.74 is: 100.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.07 : 360.09 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.07/360.09 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.07x = 360.09 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.07x = 24,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,034.06/240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.11

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