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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 364.25 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 364.25 and 96.56 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 364.25 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/364.25 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 364.25 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 35,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,171.77/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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