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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.15, 360.13 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.15, 360.13 and 86.08 is: 129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.15 : 360.13 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.15/360.13 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.15x = 360.13 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.15x = 30,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999.99/240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.09

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