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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 364.55 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 364.55 and 106.04 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 364.55 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/364.55 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 364.55 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 38,656.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,656.88/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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