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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 363.12 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 363.12 and 105 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 363.12 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/363.12 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 363.12 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 38,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127.60/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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