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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 361.46 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 361.46 and 96.72 is: 145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 361.46 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/361.46 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 361.46 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 34,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,960.41/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.04

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