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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.09, 361.66 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.09, 361.66 and 104.13 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.09 : 361.66 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.09/361.66 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.09x = 361.66 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.09x = 37,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,659.66/241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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