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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.71 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.71 and 80.09 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.71 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.71 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.71 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 29,127.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,127.31/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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