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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.91, 364.16 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.91, 364.16 and 96.69 is: 144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.91 : 364.16 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.91/364.16 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.91x = 364.16 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.91x = 35,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,210.15/242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.95

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