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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.53, 363.89 and 120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.53, 363.89 and 120.89 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.53 : 363.89 = 120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.53/363.89 = 120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.53x = 363.89 × 120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.53x = 43,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,991.87/242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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