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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 360.18 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 360.18 and 103.11 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 360.18 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/360.18 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 360.18 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 37,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,138.16/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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