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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 359.99 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 359.99 and 103.13 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 359.99 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/359.99 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 359.99 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 37,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,125.77/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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