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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 360.14 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 360.14 and 93.86 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 360.14 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/360.14 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 360.14 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 33,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,802.74/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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