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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 361.17 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 361.17 and 96.72 is: 145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 361.17 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/361.17 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 361.17 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 34,932.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,932.36/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.01

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