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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.66, 363.90 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.66, 363.90 and 78.12 is: 117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.66 : 363.90 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.66/363.90 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.66x = 363.90 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.66x = 28,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,427.87/242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.15

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