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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 362.95 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 362.95 and 104.99 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 362.95 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/362.95 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 362.95 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 38,105.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,105.21/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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