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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.11, 363.12 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.11, 363.12 and 97.75 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.11 : 363.12 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.11/363.12 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.11x = 363.12 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.11x = 35,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,494.98/242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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