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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 363.07 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 363.07 and 95.77 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 363.07 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/363.07 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 363.07 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 34,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,769.40/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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