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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 360.86 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 360.86 and 125.16 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 360.86 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/360.86 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 360.86 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 45,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,164.61/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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