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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 361.50 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 361.50 and 67.68 is: 101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 361.50 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/361.50 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 361.50 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 24,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,466.32/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.52

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