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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.10, 360.02 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.10, 360.02 and 103.06 is: 154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.10 : 360.02 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.10/360.02 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.10x = 360.02 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.10x = 37,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,103.66/240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.53

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