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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 361.06 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 361.06 and 103.72 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 361.06 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/361.06 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 361.06 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 37,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,449.14/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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