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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 363.92 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 363.92 and 105.69 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 363.92 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/363.92 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 363.92 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 38,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,462.70/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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