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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 363.12 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 363.12 and 105.14 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 363.12 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/363.12 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 363.12 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 38,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,178.44/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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