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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 334.57 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 334.57 and 136.12 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 334.57 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/334.57 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 334.57 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 45,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541.57/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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