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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 360.02 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 360.02 and 75.54 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 360.02 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/360.02 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 360.02 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 27,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196.10/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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