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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 364.23 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 364.23 and 105.75 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 364.23 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/364.23 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 364.23 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 38,517.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,517.32/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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