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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 363.24 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 363.24 and 120.09 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 363.24 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/363.24 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 363.24 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 43,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,621.49/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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