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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 363.17 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 363.17 and 88.04 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 363.17 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/363.17 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 363.17 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 31,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,971.23/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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