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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 363.18 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 363.18 and 68.79 is: 103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 363.18 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/363.18 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 363.18 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 24,983.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,983.15/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.18

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