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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 363.20 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 363.20 and 71.13 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 363.20 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/363.20 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 363.20 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 25,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,834.42/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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