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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 360.03 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 360.03 and 103.06 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 360.03 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/360.03 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 360.03 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 37,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,104.69/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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