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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 362.96 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 362.96 and 105.12 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 362.96 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/362.96 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 362.96 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 38,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,154.36/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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