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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 364.02 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 364.02 and 96.54 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 364.02 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/364.02 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 364.02 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 35,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142.49/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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