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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.13, 360.07 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.13, 360.07 and 103.10 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.13 : 360.07 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.13/360.07 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.13x = 360.07 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.13x = 37,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,123.22/240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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