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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 334.12 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 334.12 and 131.60 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 334.12 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/334.12 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 334.12 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 43,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,968.52/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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