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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.48, 363.64 and 69.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.48, 363.64 and 69.13 is: 103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.48 : 363.64 = 69.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.48/363.64 = 69.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.48x = 363.64 × 69.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.48x = 25,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,138.43/242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.67

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