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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 363.29 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 363.29 and 105.37 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 363.29 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/363.29 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 363.29 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 38,278.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,278.43/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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