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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.87, 361.39 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.87, 361.39 and 103.89 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.87 : 361.39 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.87/361.39 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.87x = 361.39 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.87x = 37,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,544.81/240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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