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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 361.17 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 361.17 and 96.81 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 361.17 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/361.17 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 361.17 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 34,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,964.87/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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