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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 363.16 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 363.16 and 90 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 363.16 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/363.16 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 363.16 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 32,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684.40/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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