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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.85, 363.94 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.85, 363.94 and 106.01 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.85 : 363.94 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.85/363.94 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.85x = 363.94 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.85x = 38,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,581.16/242.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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