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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.16, 359.94 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.16, 359.94 and 103.07 is: 154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.16 : 359.94 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.16/359.94 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.16x = 359.94 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.16x = 37,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,097.60/240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.47

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