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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 362.72 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 362.72 and 103.10 is: 154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 362.72 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/362.72 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 362.72 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 37,396.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,396.43/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.52

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