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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.21, 363.34 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.21, 363.34 and 105.25 is: 157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.21 : 363.34 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.21/363.34 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.21x = 363.34 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.21x = 38,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,241.54/242.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.89

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