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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 362.97 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 362.97 and 87.93 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 362.97 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/362.97 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 362.97 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 31,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,915.95/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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