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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 363 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 363 and 105.10 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 363 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/363 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 363 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 38,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151.30/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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