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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 361.49 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 361.49 and 102.07 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 361.49 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/361.49 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 361.49 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 36,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,896.64/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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