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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.65, 360.72 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.65, 360.72 and 101.91 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.65 : 360.72 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.65/360.72 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.65x = 360.72 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.65x = 36,760.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,760.00/240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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