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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 364.06 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 364.06 and 105.75 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 364.06 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/364.06 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 364.06 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 38,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,499.08/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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