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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 363.29 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 363.29 and 80.06 is: 120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 363.29 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/363.29 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 363.29 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 29,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,082.78/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.08

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