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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 361.05 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 361.05 and 96.54 is: 144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 361.05 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/361.05 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 361.05 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 34,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,855.77/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.76

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