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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.73, 361.09 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.73, 361.09 and 100.08 is: 150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.73 : 361.09 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.73/361.09 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.73x = 361.09 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.73x = 36,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,137.89/240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.12

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