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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 363.10 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 363.10 and 79.75 is: 119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 363.10 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/363.10 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 363.10 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 28,957.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,957.23/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.61

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