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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.49, 363.48 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.49, 363.48 and 80.13 is: 120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.49 : 363.48 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.49/363.48 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.49x = 363.48 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.49x = 29,125.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,125.65/242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.11

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