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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.31, 363.51 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.31, 363.51 and 98.13 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.31 : 363.51 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.31/363.51 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.31x = 363.51 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.31x = 35,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,671.24/242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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