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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 363.94 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 363.94 and 105.91 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 363.94 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/363.94 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 363.94 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 38,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544.89/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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