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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 364.21 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 364.21 and 88.75 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 364.21 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/364.21 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 364.21 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 32,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322.32/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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