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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 363.09 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 363.09 and 71.06 is: 106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 363.09 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/363.09 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 363.09 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 25,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,801.18/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.59

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