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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 363 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 363 and 105.03 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 363 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/363 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 363 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 38,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,125.89/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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