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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 363.05 and 105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 363.05 and 105.07 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 363.05 = 105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/363.05 = 105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 363.05 × 105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 38,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,145.02/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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