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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.57, 360.72 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.57, 360.72 and 96.12 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.57 : 360.72 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.57/360.72 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.57x = 360.72 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.57x = 34,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,672.41/240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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