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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 334.01 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 334.01 and 131.52 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 334.01 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/334.01 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 334.01 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 43,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,928.34/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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