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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 363.84 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 363.84 and 105.87 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 363.84 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/363.84 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 363.84 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 38,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,519.74/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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