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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 361.52 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 361.52 and 96.62 is: 144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 361.52 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/361.52 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 361.52 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 34,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,930.06/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.99

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