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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 360.26 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 360.26 and 103.14 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 360.26 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/360.26 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 360.26 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 37,155.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,155.67/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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