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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 362.96 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 362.96 and 97.72 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 362.96 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/362.96 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 362.96 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 35,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,468.45/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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