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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 363.83 and 105.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 363.83 and 105.85 is: 158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 363.83 = 105.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/363.83 = 105.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 363.83 × 105.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 38,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511.33/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.67

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