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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 360.82 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 360.82 and 103.68 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 360.82 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/360.82 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 360.82 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 37,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409.95/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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