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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.14, 363.07 and 79.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.14, 363.07 and 79.81 is: 119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.14 : 363.07 = 79.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.14/363.07 = 79.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.14x = 363.07 × 79.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.14x = 28,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,976.62/242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.67

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