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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 363.18 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 363.18 and 88.05 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 363.18 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/363.18 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 363.18 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 31,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,978.00/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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