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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 359.85 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 359.85 and 85.90 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 359.85 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/359.85 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 359.85 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 30,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,911.12/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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