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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 363.02 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 363.02 and 105.05 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 363.02 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/363.02 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 363.02 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 38,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,135.63/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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