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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 363.15 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 363.15 and 105.15 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 363.15 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/363.15 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 363.15 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 38,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,185.22/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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