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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.17, 362.93 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.17, 362.93 and 105.02 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.17 : 362.93 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.17/362.93 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.17x = 362.93 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.17x = 38,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113.93/242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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