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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.07, 363.25 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.07, 363.25 and 87.98 is: 132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.07 : 363.25 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.07/363.25 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.07x = 363.25 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.07x = 31,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959.58/242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.03

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