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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 359.83 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 359.83 and 102.83 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 359.83 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/359.83 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 359.83 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 37,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,001.70/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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