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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 363.88 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 363.88 and 88.65 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 363.88 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/363.88 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 363.88 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 32,257.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257.96/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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