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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 361.50 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 361.50 and 104.03 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 361.50 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/361.50 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 361.50 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 37,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,608.48/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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