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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 363.97 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 363.97 and 105.87 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 363.97 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/363.97 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 363.97 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 38,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533.50/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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