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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.54, 363.91 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.54, 363.91 and 88.48 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.54 : 363.91 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.54/363.91 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.54x = 363.91 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.54x = 32,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198.76/242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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