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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 363.18 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 363.18 and 79.82 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 363.18 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/363.18 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 363.18 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 28,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,988.87/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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