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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 360.24 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 360.24 and 86.12 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 360.24 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/360.24 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 360.24 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 31,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023.87/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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